Special Pass / Special Pass Enforcement
1. Special Pass
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About: For planned, administrative procedures while the student’s visa is likely still valid (or recently expired in a short grace period).
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Purpose: To apply for a Special Pass for routine administrative reasons, such as extending legal status while waiting for a new student pass or, specifically, for the Checkout Memo to leave the country legally after studies. This is handled administratively by the UTM International.
Documents Required:
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Original passport
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Copy of passport bio page & latest visa
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For dependents: copy of student’s bio page & latest visa
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Format A form <<Download Format A Form Here>>
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Student status letter from faculty
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For Checkout Memo only:
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Senate confirmation/completion letter
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Flight ticket within 1 month to home/resident country (with resident pass copy if applicable)
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Fees:
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Admin Fee: Student RM30 | Dependent RM40
(Pay via QR code at UTMKL Services or payhub.utm.my) -
EMGS Fee via JomPAY (invoice will be emailed)
Processing Time:
Minimum 14 working days.
After Payment:
Email proof to isckl@utm.my with name and passport number.
Submit To:
UTMKL Services, Level 2, Menara Razak
2. Special Pass Enforcement
- About / Context: For emergency, high-risk cases where a student or dependent has already overstayed their visa (their visa has expired).
- Purpose: To apply for a Special Pass as a last resort to legalize an overstayer’s status and avoid arrest or deportation. It’s a corrective and enforcement-related process. The student must go to the Immigration Enforcement Unit in person.
Documents Required:
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Passport copy all pages
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If dependent: copy of student’s passport bio page & latest visa
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Format A form <<Download Format A Form Here>>
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EMGS application progress percentage <<Check Here>>
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Academic transcript
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Attendance letter from faculty
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Written chronology of overstaying
Conditions:
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Must visit Immigration Office (Jalan Duta) with UTMKL rep on appointment date
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Must pay for Special Pass once approved
Submit To:
UTMKL Services, Level 2, Menara Razak